US Bridges

County Road 532 over Mud Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 532 · Structure no. 018896

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 532 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 532 over Mud Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long.

CarriesCounty Road 532
CrossesMud Creek
LocationCR 532
RouteCounty Highway 532
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05515, -86.73974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 532 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 532 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 532 over Mud Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 532 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long.

Who owns County Road 532 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.